Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O'Connor says it would be a dream come true to lift the Grand Final trophy at Old Trafford on Saturday night.
Featuring 21 times for the Rhinos in 2022, O'Connor's rise in recent months had led to him nailing down the number nine spot in the absence of Kruise Leeming and the departing Brad Dwyer, which paid off for coach Rohan Smith on Friday night as O'Connor was instrumental in the Rhinos' semi-final triumph over Wigan Warriors.
The son of former player and current Sky Sports commentator Terry, O'Connor admits his dad has tried to take a backwards step in the mentoring role but still jumps in now and then with some advice, even if it results in friendly banter.
